Phyllis Galembo: Mexico, Masks & Rituals
Phyllis Galembo: Mexico, Masks & Rituals The acclaimed photographer of African masks turns her lens to the astounding mask cultures of MexicoSince 1985, photographer Phyllis Galembo has traveled…
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Phyllis Galembo: Mexico, Masks & Rituals
The acclaimed photographer of African masks turns her lens to the astounding mask cultures of MexicoSince 1985, photographer Phyllis Galembo has traveled extensively to photograph sites of ritual dress in Africa and the Caribbean. Using a direct, unaffected portrait style, Galembo captures her subjects informally posed but often strikingly attired in traditional or ritualistic dress.Masking is a complex tradition in which the participants transcend the physical world and enter the spiritual realm. In her latest body of work, collected in this new publication, Galembo turns to Mexico, where she captures cultural performances with a subterranean political edge.
In her vibrant color photographs, Galembo highlights Masks, costumes and body paint transform the human body and encode a rich range of political, artistic, theatrical, social and religious meanings on the body.
Masks of Mexico
MEXICO
Venetian Masks
Mexico
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Rituals
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